# Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area

> Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Open 365 days a year; vehicle operation and day use from sunrise to sunset.
- Where: Hollister Hills SVRA main entrance, 7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
- Ages: All ages; off-highway riding subject to state OHV rules
- Price: Day Use $5 per vehicle; camping $10 per vehicle per night; special rates may apply on peak weekends and holidays
- Schedule: Open 365 days a year; vehicle operation and day use from sunrise to sunset.
- Organizer: California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
- Official page: https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1179
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Hollister Hills was California State Parks' first State Vehicular Recreation Area: over 6,800 acres and nearly 200 miles of trails in varied terrain in the hills about 5 miles south of Hollister, an hour's drive from San José. The park is divided into separate areas, each with its own entrance on Cienega Road, for motorcycles and ATVs, four-wheel-drive vehicles, and non-motorized use; families who don't ride can visit the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch, where leashed dogs are allowed. Pay fees and get a gate combination if needed at the main entrance. Camping is available by reservation.

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